Singapore Zoo
Singapore Zoo
4.5
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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Set in a rainforest environment, Singapore Zoo is home to over 2,800 animals from over 300 species of mammals, birds and reptiles. The park also boasts the world's first free-ranging orang utan habitat in a zoo. Delight in an exciting outdoor feast at Jungle Breakfast with Wildlife, an internationally acclaimed, award-winning programme that offers exhilarating experience with orangutans. The fun is endless with interesting animal presentations, photography with animals and more!
Duration: More than 3 hours
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- MelbourneTravelmadMelbourne, Australia792 contributionsPick your day, it can get busy.There is no doubt this is a great zoo. But being a great zoo it can be very busy especially at weekends. We picked by chance an overcast and slightly wet day so the crowd was down. This allowed us to see most animals easily and meant eating areas weren't too crowded. It's not a cheap zoo, entry is S$129 for two adults and one child but it is worth the cost. There are other attractions in the area too so a very full day can be had.Visited September 2023Travelled with familyWritten 27 September 2023
- Сергей ЕфимовSingapore, Singapore20 contributionsA must-visit for every animal lover!The Singapore Zoo is a one-stop destination for all your animal-loving needs. The tram rides offer a unique way to explore the zoo, while the interactive exhibits let you get up close and personal with the animals. Plus, the open-air enclosures give you a chance to observe the animals in their natural habitats. But what really sets Singapore Zoo apart is the animal enrichment activities, which allow you to get involved in the animals' daily lives.Visited September 2023Travelled with familyWritten 29 September 2023
- Steven RKingaroy, Australia1,956 contributionsNice zoo but don't expect Taronga Zoo.Nice place to visit. Good to get there early to have breakfast with the animals. You get to have your photo taken with a number of animals including Orang-utans. Take the free train ride around the zoo to see all the areas then once finished, go for a walk. Several shows are scheduled during the day.Visited September 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 21 October 2023
- matsmith24Leopold, Australia17 contributionsSingapore ZooThis was our first visit to Singapore Zoo and were looking forward to it with high expectations from people who have visited over the past 20 years. Thankfully, our visit lived up to our expectations. The layout of the zoo is very good, with excellent access to all area. A free shuttle service is available within the park to help visitors get around. The zoo was very clean and tidy, gardens well manicured, but also giving a jungle feel. Plenty of refreshment options are available and also plenty of places to sit if you wish to bring your own food. The animals have good enclosures to roam in, without feeling like they are locked in cages. The information provided at each enclosure is good and multilingual. There’s a good variety of animals on display and they all looked happy and healthy. We also enjoyed some of the keeper talks and the keepers were more than happy to answer questions during the day. Access to the zoo is easy. We caught the MRT to Khatib, then the Khatib to Mandai shuttle. Definitely recommend visiting hereVisited October 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 26 October 2023
- Lynnlynn1Wisbech, United Kingdom259 contributionsA good few hoursI loved this zoo. All the animals were out and active. My main reason for going was the orangutans. Its well set out. All the enclosures were clean. It's wheel chair friendly, and a regular team runs throughout the day. We didn't use it. It's easy to get to. We used a taxi. From raffles to the zoo, it cost us 24 dollars. We loved "the rainforest fights back show too," an inspirational message given.Visited November 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 10 November 2023
- Ben5252Singapore, Singapore31 contributionsWonderful VisitMy boy had a fall while he was playing at the new Kidzworld got injured himself quite badly. Denise from the team assist to apply first-aid. She was professional and caring towards my toddler. Thank you so much for rendering first-aid. The new kidzworld was fantastic and we enjoyed ourselves at the zoo minus the accident that my boy had.Visited November 2023Travelled with familyWritten 20 November 2023
- Happiness HirokoJapan3 contributionsMust visit if you come to SingaporeSingapore is a very warm place, i choose to visit the Singapore Zoo is a very good experience as the place is huge with lots of animals. They have feeding sessions but will need to pay a small fee. Take the brochures at entrance so you know the feeding time as you need to plan the route when exploring the zoo.Visited July 2023Travelled soloWritten 12 December 2023
- Weebly2013Melbourne, Australia173 contributionsLove it!Although we've been to the Singapore zoo several times, it never fails to amaze me. Never boring, always so well kept and fascinating. The water play area is also so fun. Can't wait to visit again!Visited April 2023Travelled with familyWritten 28 December 2023
- Dan KThe Hague, The Netherlands8,884 contributionsOne of the best and most expensive zoos I’ve visitedVery impressive zoo. But pricing is exorbitant. We visited the River Wonders park, which I liked slightly more, and it cost me a small fortune. Despite this, we had a very nice day and were treated well by the weather gods. The train is very handy to get around the zoo, as distances were big. We used it while it rained. We will need to go back to discover more of this massive zoo.Visited January 2024Travelled with familyWritten 8 January 2024
- Ashley LiewSingapore, Singapore113 contributionsMust-visit for animal lovers, young and old!The Singapore Zoo is an institution in Singapore over the decades literally before I was born. I’ve been going since a child and now I’m excited to enjoy it again this time with our own child 👦🏻 I love the zoo’s focus on conservation of the various species and welfare for each of the animal exhibits. The shows were amazing like that by Pedro the sea lion 🦠The giraffes, tiger, and elephants were all so majestic. Please book online early so you can also book limited feeding sessions. A lot of the zoo is not sheltered so hopefully there’s not too rainy weather when you visit; we happened to be there on a perfect day! The tram is really helpful too so enjoy that. Kids below 3 enter free. The carpark is sheltered and really spacious too. Eating options are there too. Thank you so much, we will be back again to try exploring everything! 🙏🏻Visited January 2024Travelled with familyWritten 13 January 2024
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brcam2402
1 contribution
Feb 2020
There is a large variety of animals to be seen including some live shows. Give yourself plenty of time to see all the animals and recommend buying a reasonably priced ticket to the hop on hop off zoo shuttle- saves a ot of walking time. Really enjoyed the exhibits including an area where birds and some invertebrates walked around freely. There are strategically placed cafes around the zoo if you get thirsty or hungry. We travelled to and from the zoo using Uber equivilant- was also good value for five adults.
Written 6 March 2020
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Normadic Life
Singapore, Singapore104 contributions
Feb 2020
This zoo is amazing! IT has so many different variety of animals from all around the world. Despite the limited area of the zoo, the representation of the species is truly global. Animals on the endangered species list are well supported and even bred offsprings. The visit is not just about expecting to see many animals of the same species, but it is about being an engaging experience as much as possible for each and every species where permissible. This is not a safari, yet the environment is brought to the visitors as close as possible. From a visitors point of view is fantastic. (Put must have dolphins or the polar bear that lived for a very long time there aside) However, from the animal itself living in a controlled habitat has its advantages and disadvantages. Protection of the species survival is the utmost, however, this seemed to cost the animal the required area for roaming, thriving and animal socialising within the animal species and inter-social with other animals. Although well, looked after, the animals seemed to lack enough space/area - after all this is a form of captivity. Most animals have lost their ability to hunt and find they home for survival.
Still, this zoo is one of the best I have seen. All continents are represented. Making fun out of the zoo is also Singapore’s greatest gift to attracting visitors to a calm, safe and hassle free zoo environment. Worth a visit and certainly all the attractions cannot be seen in a day - such and amazing design to a small area. With the adjacent attractions, allocate at least three good (weather) days to wander the zoo and surrounding attractions.
This visit is highly recommended. Start the visit when the gate opens to get the most out of it, even for multiple visits.
Still, this zoo is one of the best I have seen. All continents are represented. Making fun out of the zoo is also Singapore’s greatest gift to attracting visitors to a calm, safe and hassle free zoo environment. Worth a visit and certainly all the attractions cannot be seen in a day - such and amazing design to a small area. With the adjacent attractions, allocate at least three good (weather) days to wander the zoo and surrounding attractions.
This visit is highly recommended. Start the visit when the gate opens to get the most out of it, even for multiple visits.
Written 29 February 2020
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Mark B
3 contributions
Nov 2019
Crowds and crowds of people. The management of the zoo obviously failed to organize the crowd. We wasted too much time standing in long queues, first one was to purchase the tickets to the night safari, 2nd one was to enter the zoo are, 3d one was to take a van which we finally still missed. Then too little time left for us to see the animals because we had to go back to our bus. We paid a lot of money just to run on the zoo paths and see a few glimpses of a night animal life. Highly disappointed.
Written 24 February 2020
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tromboon1220
Singapore, Singapore4 contributions
Feb 2021 • Family
It was rather exciting and a very personalised private tour! Really big thanks to our wildlife experience guide Neetha and Gen :) Had a request for mandarin speaking guide and they really they tried their best to explain to us in Chinese haha. They were also able to make an advance booking for us for animal presentation and allow us to go in without any booking in advance made by ourselves. Fuss free!
They were also really patience despite having my dad not being able to catch up and corporate at times. However, the private buggy tour were really fun ! Will definitely come back for more.
Personally I would recommend coming in the morning slot (930am) as you would get more time to walk around and taking a look at the zoo. Also, a properly planned itinerary will also make the tour a lot more fun as well.
Overall, I felt that my 2nd day of outing to zoo was well spent!
They were also really patience despite having my dad not being able to catch up and corporate at times. However, the private buggy tour were really fun ! Will definitely come back for more.
Personally I would recommend coming in the morning slot (930am) as you would get more time to walk around and taking a look at the zoo. Also, a properly planned itinerary will also make the tour a lot more fun as well.
Overall, I felt that my 2nd day of outing to zoo was well spent!
Written 13 February 2021
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Simon H
Adelaide, Australia42 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
We've been to zoos all over the world, and this one is definitely up there. For admission, we got the 4 park pass (includes the river zoo, bird park and night zoo) which seems to be good value. As you walk in, they give you a map and it's pretty easy to find your way around. Given the time of visit, there was screening for coronavirus, which made us feel a bit safer.
It's key to line up the times with animal feedings. They have a 'tour' where they go around and feed about 5 different animals in a 30 min window. It's great, as you get a commentary on the animals you're looking at, while looking at them up close and while they are active.
The animal variety was great, saw an awesome mix of all kinds of animals. It's great that they seemed to be well taken care of. The highlights for us were the elephants (they have so many!), chimps and orangutans.
To get there, we got the SMTR (train) to khabib and then the shuttlr bus from there that comes every 20 mins. Would advise buying the card if you're going to use the SMTR often while in Singapore. With the card, it was $1.60 ish to get there, and another $1 for the shuttle, and the range coming back.
Overall it's pretty much a must visit while in Singapore, they have the river cruise next door so if you get the multi pass, beneficial to do both on the same day. Go early to make sure you see everything though!
It's key to line up the times with animal feedings. They have a 'tour' where they go around and feed about 5 different animals in a 30 min window. It's great, as you get a commentary on the animals you're looking at, while looking at them up close and while they are active.
The animal variety was great, saw an awesome mix of all kinds of animals. It's great that they seemed to be well taken care of. The highlights for us were the elephants (they have so many!), chimps and orangutans.
To get there, we got the SMTR (train) to khabib and then the shuttlr bus from there that comes every 20 mins. Would advise buying the card if you're going to use the SMTR often while in Singapore. With the card, it was $1.60 ish to get there, and another $1 for the shuttle, and the range coming back.
Overall it's pretty much a must visit while in Singapore, they have the river cruise next door so if you get the multi pass, beneficial to do both on the same day. Go early to make sure you see everything though!
Written 10 March 2020
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Arne
Lembeke, Belgium951 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
If you like a zoo to have more shops&vending machine than animals, cheap buffets, loud music attractions, depressed animals in small habitats and an expensive entry, this is the place to go. Observe the huge collection of plastic animals. Stuff yourself with pop corn and crisps and sugary drinks whilst watching some depressed sea lions do their trick under the shouting of an overenthousiastic animator. Compared to the domes&botanic gardens, which are epic, this was the most depressing visit in Singapore. A zoo should be about animals not about using them for the amusement of visitors in outdated shows. Many of the habitats are shameful, which is illustrated by the frustrated behaviour of the animals. Time to rethink the whole thing, in the mean time I won’t be back.
Written 16 February 2020
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Ann T
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia18 contributions
Mar 2020
we caught the MRT and a bus to get here. take your singapore airlines boarding pass with you and get a discount on entry, The zoo is a large area and takes a bit of time to get around. Duck into the reptile enclosure for some aircon comfort if needed. The first show starts at 10.00am so get there before it starts.
Written 17 March 2020
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Nick
Canberra, Australia27 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
Spent 4 hours wandering around this amazing zoo set in beautiful tropical surroundings. Purchased additional tickets for the zoo shuttle bus due to the wet weather which was worth every cent. Reptile enclosure was a hit with the kids whilst seeing the Galapagos Tortoises in the open was a hit for myself. Definitely worth the money.
Written 3 February 2020
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EuniceTarsicia
Singapore, Singapore149 contributions
Nov 2020 • Family
I remembered the Singapore zoo being on of my favourite zoos in the world! With the Covid-19, there were limited seatings for the shows due to safe distancing. We didn’t go for any of the shows as it was fully filled 30 minutes before the shows started. We bought tickets at $37.50 for the zoo and river safari (promotion at 50%, not too sure when it’ll end).
The zoo probably take about half a day to completion and we didn’t get to see every animals (maybe just 2 or 3 left?). Other than that, everything was ok. Information were well written so people who are interested in animals can obtain sufficient knowledge at the zoo! :)
Overall, is a good time spent with my family but I probably will visit many years later? Not too sure.
The zoo probably take about half a day to completion and we didn’t get to see every animals (maybe just 2 or 3 left?). Other than that, everything was ok. Information were well written so people who are interested in animals can obtain sufficient knowledge at the zoo! :)
Overall, is a good time spent with my family but I probably will visit many years later? Not too sure.
Written 9 December 2020
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Tracey2861
Perth, Australia59 contributions
Dec 2019
Singapore zoo is well worth a visit, we were also told the Night Safari is great but we will save that one for next visit! We caught a taxi there which was about S$23, you can get public transport but it involves a couple of changes & it takes about an hour. This zoo is gorgeous, the animals are all amazing & the surroundings just beautiful. If you have children bring their bathers as there is a lovely water playground for them to enjoy! Also I would suggest bringing food/picnic as there are lots of nice spots to sit & eat whilst enjoying the grounds. Be aware if you taxi home via the taxi rank you will be ushered into next taxi, which for us proved an expensive trip as it was a premium taxi! Just ask & get yourself a general taxi (I think they usually have advertising on the side of the car).
Written 7 January 2020
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Hi, how long to get around the zoo swiftly , is it do'able in 3hrs? and what sort of mileage will i clock up walking?
Written 24 March 2024
Yes in my opinion, definitely do-able in three hours, though you wouldn't be able to sit and watch orang utans or baboon families for example.
Written 28 March 2024
Are there electric mobility scooters for hire. The ones a person can drive
Written 15 March 2024
I didn't see any mobility scooters when I was in Singapore and I was there for 8 nights.
Written 16 March 2024
Hii i am so confused.. What is the cheapest and easiest way to go from Singapore zoo to Kuala Lumpur ?
Written 13 August 2023
By plane perhaps. You can take low fares flight like AirAsia
Written 14 September 2023
Hii i am soo confused.. What is the cheapest and easiest way to go from Singapore zoo to Kuala Lumpur ?
Written 13 August 2023
What’s the best way to get to the zoo from Changi airport? How far is it/how long does it take?
Written 22 July 2023
We caught the train there and back from Marina Bay Sands, they’re cheap, efficient, and plenty of them.
Written 23 July 2023
What’s the best way to get to the zoo from Changi airport? We have 8 hours in transit and thought we’d spend it at the zoo. How far is it/how long does it take?
Written 22 July 2023
We went from the city centre but it looks like it would take about 30 mins by taxi from Changhi.
Not sure how realistic it would be as you would have to go through immigration going out and back in through security so you would only limited time. You would be better going to River Wonders next door to the zoo which is smaller ( but it does have the pandas)
Written 25 July 2023
i am in a wheelchair. why is the zoo considered not wheelchair friendly
Written 5 January 2023
I wasnt aware it was considered wheelchair unfriendly?
Grabbing the map and looking at it to remind myself. THe zoo is built with slopes wherever possible.
Some areas are steep though - the Baboon area, and up and down to Reptopia are places where there are some steep sloping and the same for some access points to the Primate kingdom but is a lower steepness access point for those areas (though the less steep one for the baboons still has somewhat of a slope.
With someone assisting with the chair Id say they would still be completely accessible on the steeper slope access routes although those points would be more of a challenge when self pushing.
The trams either have some wheelchair slots, the ability to help you into a seat and transport the chair (though I wouldnt use the tram to get around myself even able bodied).
In Fragile Forest you wouldnt be able to get up onto the feeding platform |(steps) but you would be able to go around the exhibit.
Elephants of Asia has steps to seating but has a dedicated wheelchair seating area, so does the Shaw Foundation Amphitheatre.
All the marked toilets include a disabled toilet
Given those I have seen wheeling round or using the rentable mobility scooter Id say it appears fairly well adapted - though I dont have the full perspective a wheelchair user would have.
Written 20 January 2023
We are just interested in going to the Zoo during the daytime just to see the animals, not interested in the feedings or night Safari, can we just go on the day we want and pay cash at the entry gate or do we hay to pre book and pay on-line ????
Written 1 November 2022
The ticket sale office is a room next to the entry gates, this is in the undercover area where the food court is.
You can pre pay to save time depending when you go.
If on hols, midweek is a good time, far less crowds.
You can take the shuttle bus from Khatib Station, Bus is located pretty much at the last bit of undercover awning outside station.
Enjoy
Written 4 November 2022
Anyone use SRV voucher encounter the day visit raining? Is there a chance to get replacement ticket to visit the park again?
Written 2 January 2022
Rain doesnt get a refund on regular tickets. I would assume the same holds for SRVs.
I have seen a number of youtubers visit during rain and they never mention getting refunds but I cannot cite personal experience as Im just a regular visitor to Singapore not a resident.
Try it and report the result would be my other answer.
Written 15 March 2022
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